MMJ Recs

JULY 30, 2019

In 2018, the voters of Oklahoma made their voices heard and State Question 788 was approved to allow a legal medical marijuana program. Oklahoma and Medical Marijuana: A History.

Law

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Indeed, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, more famously known as the “ 2018 Farm Bill, ” became law last month. Specifically, the 2018 Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp by removing the crop from the Controlled Substance Act—this means no more risk of enforcement action by the U.S. 5940) [the 2014 Farm Bill] is repealed.”

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) is preparing to regulate the commercial cultivation under the 2018 Farm Bill. However, the 2018 Farm Bill has already altered the CSA’s definition of marijuana to exclude hemp and that provision is not dependent on USDA regulation. The 2014 Farm Bill is still in effect as the U.S.

Hemp

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

While the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp federally, USDA’s regulations highlight potential issues for hemp producers with regard to new testing requirements in state or tribal plans. 3% of total THC tested under the 2018 Farm Bill. By: Nabil Rodriguez & Garrett Davey. To be clear, marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Today we turn to Ohio. Way to go, Buckeyes! California. Connecticut.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. For previous coverage in this series, check out the links below: Alabama.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. For previous coverage in this series, check out the links below: Alabama.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. For more updates on Oregon’s Hemp CBD laws, stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog.

Hemp

NORML

JUNE 5, 2020

For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the sixth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

Media

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 13, 2019

Congratulations to Canna Law Blog’s Hilary Bricken , recently named one of the cannabis industry’s top lawyers by Business Insider! In 2018 alone, she closed an estimated $100 million in industry transactions. The cannabis industry is volatile and deals are growing more complex as markets evolve.

Cannabis

Marijuana Seeds NL

AUGUST 11, 2021

Originally posted on 31st May 2018, Updated on 11 August 2021. Continue reading → The post How To Make Cannabis Ice Cream appeared first on MSNL Blog. Of course the best ice cream of all has to be cannabis ice cream since it combines both marijuana and ice cream.

Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. For previous coverage in this series, check out the links below. California.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 2, 2019

This is Gottlieb’s first major official press release since the now infamous December 20, 2018 press release which came just hours after the 2018 Farm Bill passed. During this time, the FDA has apparently been scrambling to figure out what to do about Hemp CBD (which you can read about here and here ).

CBD

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Apparently, that’s how the state wants to continue to operate.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 9, 2020

As I wrote in a prior blog post , Utah’s cannabis market has special characteristics that you are unlikely to find in other states. The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (“2018 Farm Bill”) legalized industrial hemp, and Utah responded by amending its Hemp and Cannabinoid Act on May 14, 2019. You can see the pharmacy map here.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

MAY 1, 2019

It’s also not clear how this will be impacted by the federal Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (or “2018 Farm Bill”). Department of Agriculture begins accepting state hemp-production plans for review per the 2018 Farm Bill, California will need to send its plan for review by the USDA.

Cultivation

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 16, 2019

We have spilled a lot of ink on this blog related to the 2018 Farm Bill , which legalized hemp at the federal level. This blog post is going to cover financial institutions and hemp at about 10,000 feet. It’s huge news. And there are so many ramifications, from food law to trademarks to the financial services environment.

Banking

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2019

Shortly after the 2018 Farm Bill passed, legalizing industrial hemp, we predicted that banking services for hemp businesses would be slow going. However, despite the passage of the McConnell and Wyden language in the 2018 Farm Bill, which was signed into law on December 20, 2018, hemp businesses continue to face significant barriers.

Banking

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. For previous coverage in this series, check out the links below: Alabama.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for updates on New Hampshire Hemp-CBD.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2020

The company is also running a phase IIb clinical trial of its patented formulation, COMP360, which we covered in a blog post back in 2018. More specifically, COMPASS has locked down “methods of treating drug-resistant depression with a psilocybin formulation.”

Clinical Trials

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

California is required to submit a 2018 Farm Bill-compliant hemp production plan to the U.S. This is required under federal law, in order for states to comply with the 2018 Farm Bill. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more California hemp cultivation updates. Department of Agriculture by May 2020.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 2, 2020

For anyone who isn’t deeply familiar with the 2018 Farm Bill by now, it set up a system where states and tribes were required to come up with hemp production plans for approval by the USDA. Either way, state-level production is expected to kick into full gear under the 2018 Farm Bill. Though 2019 was indeed busy, the U.S.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill and the legalization of hemp and hemp-derived products has sparked strong business interest from foreign stakeholders. This blog posts briefly addresses the risks and feasibility of engaging in this business at the moment. IMPORTING HEMP. IMPORTING HEMP-CBD PRODUCTS.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Following the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill, the state passed H.P.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2019

became a consistent net exporter of LNG (liquid natural gas) in 2018 ); and. If you follow our blog or keep up with international news, you know that researchers with Chinese ties who work in the U.S. When I saw this, I cringed a bit, even though the benefits to Oregon and the U.S. are being scrutinized more closely.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

MAY 23, 2019

While Oregon legalized hemp production in 2015, the Beaver State has seen a huge influx of hemp grower and handler registrations since the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill , which legalized hemp under federal law. Specifically, the rules require that the total THC be tested, as required by the 2018 Farm Bill, and thus, USDA requirements.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 21, 2020

We try to cover cannabis-related trademark issues thoroughly on this blog, because branding and trademark protection form the most basic foundation for most businesses. Those products, as long as they comply with the 2018 Farm Bill, are likely eligible for trademark protection.

Business

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2019

On Wednesday, January 9, 2018, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-Or) introduced the aptly designated H.R. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more details and updates. 420, or the Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol Act. 420, if passed in its current form, would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act’s scheduling.

Legislation

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

California will be required to submit a 2018 Farm Bill-compliant hemp production plan to the U.S. This is required under federal law, in order for states to comply with the 2018 Farm Bill. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more updates on this new law. Department of Agriculture by May 2020.

Cultivation

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 30, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. So far, we have covered Alabama and Alaska. This week we turn to Arizona.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

JULY 11, 2019

While we have written on these agency policies individually, we thought it would be helpful to recap these opinions under one blog post. See the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. Postal Service (“USPS”), and the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”). FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

CBD

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Today we turn to Oklahoma.

Hemp

The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 20, 2023

CBD REGULATIONS Regular readers will doubtless recall that the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and called for the Food and Drug Administration to promulgate regulations for a legal market. The three jurisdictions, known collectively as the DMV, have had very different laws as regards cannabis as long as this blog has been around.

Pharmaceutical

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2020

The FDA likes to point out that the 2018 Farm Bill explicitly preserved FDA’s authority to regulate products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds under the Food Drug & Cosmetic Act (“FDCA”) and section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. It is also easier to produce CBN under the 2018 Farm Bill than ever before.

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